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Crawford County supervisors adopt EMS resolution, approve gravel purchase and personnel actions; deny late pond tax exemption On March 17 the Crawford County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 2026‑10 declaring emergency medical services an essential county service and creating an EMS advisory council, approved a 70,000‑ton gravel purchase for 2027, authorized staff to pursue a possible T‑Mobile lease, and appointed Tim Berry as the county’s zoning administrator/GIS specialist. The board also denied a late‑filed water‑impound tax‑exemption application.

Crawford County has taken significant steps by declaring emergency medical services essential, approving a major gravel purchase, and appointing a new zoning administrator—all in a unanimous vote!

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Crawford County approves routine contracts, purchases and a $250,000 violence‑prevention grant application At its March 25 meeting the board approved a range of routine measures — equipment purchases, software subscriptions, vendor invoices, and multiple home‑repair contracts — and authorized submission of a $250,000 Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program grant for FY2025–27.

Crawford County just approved over $3.5 million in payments and a $250,000 grant to tackle violence and delinquency—see how these decisions will impact our community!

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Commissioners outline outreach for new volunteer first‑responder tax rebate Commissioner Seeley said the board will do a ‘world tour’ of local departments to explain a tax rebate for volunteer first responders that offers up to $500 or up to 100% of county liability, whichever is less; commissioners urged outreach as volunteer ranks decline.

Crawford County is rolling out a new tax rebate program for volunteer first responders, offering up to $500 to support those who dedicate their time to serve the community!

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Crawford County approves $383,000 contract to demolish Cambridge Springs blight project County commissioners ratified a $383,000 contract with Seagull Excavating to demolish a blighted property at 110 Canfield Street in Cambridge Springs Borough; staff said work should start within a couple of weeks pending DEP permitting and notice to proceed.

Crawford County is taking a bold step forward by approving a $383,000 contract to demolish a blighted property, paving the way for revitalization in Cambridge Springs!

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Crawford County approves resolution to enable hospital’s $98 million tax‑exempt refinancing The county board approved a resolution to allow the hospital authority to pursue roughly $98 million in tax‑exempt borrowing — about $78 million to refinance existing bonds and $20 million for capital projects — after hearing the authority’s presentation and a recommendation from the hospital CFO.

Crawford County just greenlit a groundbreaking resolution that paves the way for a staggering $98 million in tax-exempt financing to boost hospital infrastructure and refinance existing debt!

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Supervisors parse budget; EMA projects and sheriff staffing drive debate In a wide‑ranging budget workshop supervisors and department heads discussed EMA/EOC capital needs, tower maintenance costs, proposed new deputies tied to a matching grant, and the county attorney's budget, with supervisors asking for cuts and clearer line‑item tracking before final approval.

Crawford County supervisors are grappling with tough budget decisions as they confront rising costs for emergency management and sheriff staffing, sparking intense discussions on priorities and funding sources.

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Commissioners say Crawford County included in $90 million regional rural broadband award County commissioners announced Crawford County is part of a $90 million, 10-county rural broadband award via Northwest Commission and Core Connect; officials said the program is open-access, requires no county match, and will be followed by county-specific press releases.

Crawford County is set to transform its digital landscape with a groundbreaking $90 million broadband initiative that promises to connect underserved areas without costing taxpayers a dime!

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Crawford County board opens public hearing on making EMS an essential service; hospital and volunteers press for details The Crawford County Board of Supervisors held an extended public hearing on Feb. 3, 2026 to consider declaring emergency medical services (EMS) an "essential service," which would allow a county property levy or local income surtax to fund a countywide EMS system. Hospital leaders, volunteer crews and residents urged clearer operational plans before voters are asked to approve a tax.

Crawford County is debating whether to classify emergency medical services as "essential," but can voters trust the plan without clear operational details?

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Crawford County supervisors question Verizon letter of intent that would grant perpetual easement on county tower Supervisors and county attorneys pressed Verizon’s proposed letter of intent after staff warned the agreement could assign county tower rights to the company in perpetuity; board asked for carve‑outs to preserve county communications and current leases and directed staff to negotiate more protective language.

Crawford County supervisors are raising alarms over a Verizon proposal that could hand over control of a key communications tower, sparking intense debate on the future of county infrastructure.

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Crawford County commissioners approve $3.1 million in bills, dozens of contracts, personnel moves and technology purchases At its Jan. 28 meeting, the Crawford County Board of Commissioners approved $3.13 million in bills, budgeted invoices for elections and public safety equipment, multiple human-services contract amendments, a $20,000 blight demolition grant, and several emergency personnel transfers and rate settings.

Crawford County commissioners just approved a staggering $3.13 million in bills and contracts, paving the way for crucial public safety and technology upgrades!

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Crawford County awards $7.07 million resurfacing contract to Morris Asphalt Company The Crawford County Board of Supervisors voted Feb. 20 to award an HMA resurfacing contract (L-51) to Morris Asphalt Company for $7,066,826.34, funded in part with federal fuel tax balance and a $500,000 HSIP safety allocation; construction is expected to begin around June, weather permitting.

Crawford County is set to revamp 15 miles of L-51 with a $7.07 million asphalt project starting this June, backed by federal funds and a commitment to safety improvements.

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Supervisors raise safety and traffic concerns about DOT roundabout and bridge project Supervisors previewed a DOT plan to replace a railroad bridge and install roundabouts along Highway 59/30 and flagged worries that construction and detours (projected for 2028) could shift heavy truck traffic onto rural roads, impacting safety and local businesses.

County supervisors are raising alarms over a DOT project that could reroute heavy truck traffic onto rural roads, jeopardizing safety and local businesses.

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Supervisors report DOT’s bridge and roundabout plan; project estimate $16–18 million At a public DOT meeting supervisors learned the planned bridge and roundabout work for the county ‘bucket of worms’ intersection is in preliminary design, is sized for semi traffic, and carries a DOT cost estimate of roughly $16–18 million with multi‑year construction anticipated.

The Iowa DOT's ambitious $16–18 million plan for the notoriously complex "bucket of worms" intersection promises customized roundabouts designed for heavy truck traffic—are we ready for the changes ahead?

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IMWCA tells Crawford County it must 'turbocharge' safety committees after rising workers' comp losses IMWCA officials told the Board of Supervisors that the county's workers' compensation losses have risen and proposed a two-year intensive safety program requiring monthly documented safety committees, incident reviews and training; the board agreed to consider the proposed engagement and review the draft for action.

Crawford County faces escalating workers' comp losses, prompting a critical call for a robust two-year safety overhaul from IMWCA to protect its employees and reduce costs.

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Compensation board urges big raises for county officials; supervisors to consider in budget Crawford County's compensation board recommended across-the-board increases including $12,000 boosts for the treasurer, auditor and recorder, a $28,000 raise for the sheriff and a proposed $150,000 salary for the county attorney; the board advanced the recommendations to supervisors for budget deliberation.

Crawford County officials are pushing for substantial salary increases, including a $28,000 raise for the sheriff and a proposed $150,000 for the county attorney, as they prepare for budget discussions.

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Commissioners approve public-safety maintenance, combiner purchase and $87,002.75 for next-gen 9-1-1 GIS work The board approved a budgeted $25,004.77 renewal with Zetron and authorized a non-budgeted $22,231.50 purchase of a combiner for the Fairgrounds Tower site; it also accepted $87,002.75 in statewide 9-1-1 interconnectivity funds for next-generation 9-1-1 GIS and ILEC maintenance projects.

Crawford County commissioners have greenlit crucial public safety upgrades, including a $22,231.50 combiner for improved mobile communications and $87,002.75 in funding for next-gen 9-1-1 projects!

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Crawford County lays out 2026 road and bridge priorities; material costs, stockpiles and reimbursements discussed Secondary roads staff told supervisors the county used roughly 5,550 tons of limestone on recent projects, reported an approximate $1.3 million gravel budget and previewed a slate of grading and bridge replacements planned for 2026; officials discussed reimbursement limits from detours and DOT coordination.

Crawford County is gearing up for a major overhaul of its roads and bridges in 2026, but rising material costs and coordination challenges are raising eyebrows.

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Supervisors raise alarm as state plans to reclaim some 9-1-1 fee revenue County supervisors said state-level moves to reallocate 9-1-1 fee revenue could reduce local 9-1-1 funds and equipment budgets; county staff estimated the potential impact at up to about 15% of local receipts and said the county built its own communications system to avoid state limitations.

Crawford County supervisors are sounding the alarm as state plans could claw back up to 15% of local 9-1-1 funds, jeopardizing vital emergency services and local control.

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Crawford County supervisors elect chair, approve 2026 newspapers and multiple resolutions At their Jan. 2 meeting the Crawford County Board of Supervisors elected Craig Dozark chair and Kyle Schulz vice chair for 2026 and unanimously adopted a slate of organizational resolutions including the appointment of official county newspapers and authorizing the auditor to pay certain routine claims prior to board audit.

Crawford County has officially elected Craig Dozark as chair and Kyle Schulz as vice chair, kicking off a year of important resolutions and organizational changes!

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State budget pressure and property‑tax proposals top conversation as supervisors warn of tight year A visiting state official warned of large projected revenue shortfalls and told supervisors bills with fiscal impacts will be closely scrutinized; supervisors discussed the risk of unfunded mandates shifting costs to counties and urged ongoing coordination with legislative staff during budget season.

Crawford County supervisors are sounding the alarm on potential budget crises as state revenue shortfalls could lead to unfunded mandates shifting financial burdens onto counties.

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Council debates amended salary ordinance as residents and departments press for a data‑driven wage review During the Jan. 6 meeting, the Crawford County Council introduced an amended 2026 salary ordinance and heard multiple public comments calling for a data‑driven review of wages; county representatives and the highway department warned of recruitment and retention challenges.

The Crawford County Council faces mounting pressure to conduct a thorough wage review as public comments reveal alarming concerns about employee compensation and retention.

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Crawford County adopts $66.1 million 2026 budget with no tax increase The Crawford County Board of Commissioners adopted the county 2026 budget on Dec. 24, setting total county revenues and expenses at $66,124,593 and keeping property tax rates unchanged for a seventh consecutive year.

Crawford County has adopted a $66.1 million budget for 2026, maintaining crucial services without raising property taxes for the seventh year in a row!

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Supervisors adopt six-month moratorium on utility-scale solar to craft local rules The board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-40, imposing a six-month moratorium on utility-scale (commercial) solar projects to give staff and supervisors time to draft local ordinances and decommissioning rules; personal/home solar systems are exempt and approved projects are grandfathered.

Crawford County has put a six-month pause on commercial solar projects to craft new regulations—what does this mean for the future of energy in the region?

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